Patna: On Saturday morning, the Ganga River pushed past its highest flood mark ever at Gandhi Ghat in Patna. Water’s still inching up, and folks in the city’s low-lying areas are on edge, bracing for even more.
According to the state’s Water Resources Department, the river stood at 50.53 metres at 10 am—just over the old record. The speed is what’s got everyone nervous: the Ganga shot up ten centimeters in four hours.
And it’s not done. Officials think the river could rise to 50.62 metres by early Sunday if this pace keeps up.
Patna’s riverfront feels all of it. Ghats that are usually dry and packed with people are now underwater. Locals are glued to updates and phone alerts as heavy rain pounds Bihar and spills down from Nepal, putting extra pressure on every river in the system.
Flooding Swamps More Than Patna
The trouble’s not stopping in Patna. All across Bihar, rivers are overflowing their banks. The Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Punpun, and Ghaghra have all burst past danger levels in different districts.
For people living along these rivers, the threat isn’t just water seeping into their homes—the current is chewing up roads and farmland, and embankments are taking a beating.
With so many rivers on the rise at the same time, officials are juggling their attention, trying to catch problems before things get worse.
Government Steps Up Flood Fight
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary took an aerial survey of flood-hit areas on Friday, checking on the relief work unfolding below.
He’s pressed officials to track down affected families fast and get them food, shelter, and help without delay.
The state is especially worried about the Ganga’s embankments between Buxar and Bhagalpur. With water pounding them harder every hour, there’s a real risk of erosion or even breaks.
District teams and disaster squads are standing by, ready to jump in or move folks out if things take a turn.
Communities Warned: Stay Ready
People near the water have gotten a clear warning: avoid ghats and embankments unless you have no other choice.
If you live in a flood-prone area, stay tuned for local updates and be ready to evacuate if officials give the word.
The rising Ganga is a huge worry for Patna, especially for neighborhoods right at the river’s edge. Waterlogging always lurks as a risk, and if the river stays high, blocked drains will only make things worse.
Next Few Days Will Tell
Everything comes down to the next couple of days. If the Ganga keeps surging, expect the government to step up relief efforts, patch weak spots along the embankment, and get more people out if needed.
Teams are watching weather reports and river levels around the clock, getting ready for whatever comes next.
Right now, riverside neighborhoods in Patna are watching and waiting—hoping the Ganga stops rising before the weekend’s over.
